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Smart Offsets: Algorand Ups Sustainability Pledge With Self-Executing Code
The smart contract–based commitment to sustainability coincides with Earth Day, which is Friday.

Binance.US Quits Blockchain Association, Forms In-House Lobbying Shop
A source close to the company says the groups’ goals “were not fully aligned.”

Biden Nominates Former Ripple Adviser Barr as Top US Fed Regulator
Obama-era Treasury veteran Michael Barr must still win a difficult Senate confirmation.

Oregon Democrat Pitches Campaign NFTs in Crowded House Primary
DeFi developer Matt West says he's staying true to his roots with the Ethereum-based "Crypto Beavers" collection.

Former Trump Aide Mick Mulvaney Tapped as Astra Protocol Adviser
The former congressman brings a wealth of government experience to the Swiss startup

La inflación de EE. UU. marca un récord en cuatro décadas y alcanza 8,5 % en marzo
El Índice de Precios al Consumidor estadounidense se aceleró el mes pasado debido a problemas de suministro y las sanciones relacionadas con la guerra.

Former Ethereum Developer Virgil Griffith Sentenced to 5+ Years in Prison for North Korea Trip
Griffith previously pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to violate international sanctions for giving a talk at a crypto conference in Pyongyang in 2019.

Fidelity to Offer Exposure to Metaverse, Digital Payments With New ETFs
The funds will give clients exposure to metaverse and digital payment-related companies.

US Inflation Jumps to Fresh 4-Decade High of 8.5% in March
The U.S. Consumer Price Index accelerated last month as supply bottlenecks and war-related sanctions pushed already-elevated inflation higher.

Morgan Stanley Says US Could Regulate Stablecoin Issuers Like Banks
A U.S. CBDC is needed to ensure the dollar remains the world’s dominant payment mechanism, the bank’s analyst said
